Islam Makhachev retains UFC lightweight title with unanimous decision win over Alex Volkanovski in UFC 284, likely securing top spot in pound-for-pound rankings.
Former boxing champion Joe Cordina faces charges of assault and threatening with an offensive weapon following an incident at a Cardiff petrol station in February. The 34-year-old will appear in court on July 7. Separately, Cordina's US visa was denied, canceling his upcoming title fight.
Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria to become the undisputed UFC lightweight champion in a historic event held at the White House on President Trump's 80th birthday. The fight, part of UFC Freedom 250, marked the first professional sporting event on White House grounds.
The White House South Lawn, usually reserved for state functions, hosted its first professional sporting event: a UFC fight night celebrating Donald Trump's birthday and the US's 250th anniversary. The event featured military flyovers, patriotic displays, and concluded with a major upset in the lightweight championship bout.
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will fight for the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship on June 14 in Washington, DC, at a special event on the White House South Lawn. The fight is part of the America250 celebrations and coincides with President Trump's 80th birthday.
